Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,166/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Texas is $2,166 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $2,466.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 1,901 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$2,166/week

Texas

14% lower than the US average.

$2,466/week

United States

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Alpine, Texas pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,626 per week, followed by Big Spring, Texas ($2,595) and San Angelo, Texas ($2,576). Midland, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,090. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,166 per week — Alpine, Texas pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alpine, Texas$2,626$2,867
Big Spring, Texas$2,595$2,810
San Angelo, Texas$2,576$3,003
Midland, Texas$2,470$3,090
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,669 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,498) and Colorado ($2,430). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,528. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,166 per week — Nebraska pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,669$3,144
Kansas$2,498$3,607
Colorado$2,430$4,528
New Mexico$2,355$3,159
Louisiana$2,324$2,736
Oklahoma$2,320$3,100
Missouri$2,204$3,999
Tennessee$2,163$3,011
Arkansas$1,871$2,227
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Texas?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,157 per week, followed by Emonics Healthcare ($3,003) and Reliant Staffing Partners ($2,947). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,166 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$3,157$3,157
Emonics Healthcare$3,003$3,003
Reliant Staffing Partners$2,947$2,947
Advantage Staffing Services$2,933$3,040
Prolink Region 2$2,896$2,896
The Judge Group$2,796$2,947
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,757$2,757
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,747$2,747
Vibra Travels$2,657$2,697
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,645$3,090

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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